Welding Instructor (Propel Career Academy)

Facility Solutions Group•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Propel Career Academy is seeking a skilled and motivated Welding Instructor to teach and develop future welding professionals. The instructor delivers classroom and hands-on instruction that builds students’ technical knowledge, safety awareness, and practical welding skills for workforce readiness. Instruction uses approved curricula and resources, including NCCER Welding, AWS-aligned standards, and Lincoln Electric LEEPS. The role includes preparing and delivering lessons, demonstrations, and lab activities; evaluating student progress and providing coaching; managing the classroom and welding lab; maintaining equipment and instructional materials; and supporting student engagement, records, reporting, and compliance. The instructor also participates in professional development, maintains relevant certifications, and collaborates with peers and leadership to improve curriculum and student outcomes. Work takes place in classrooms, welding shops, and labs, with exposure to heat, sparks, noise, and fumes. The instructor must follow safety and PPE requirements while teaching and supervising students. The role also involves lifting and moving tools, materials, and welding equipment, performing demonstrations, and standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout instructional periods.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional welding experience.
Ability to teach both welding theory and hands-on skills effectively.
Strong classroom and shop management skills.
Ability to engage and motivate diverse student populations.
Ability to develop, implement, and adjust lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
Proficiency with instructional technology, including presentations, videos, learning management systems, and welding training tools.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, peers, and leadership.
Ability to work in classroom and welding shop environments and adhere to safety standards and PPE requirements.
Ability to lift and move tools, materials, and welding equipment as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout instructional periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience in structural, pipe, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or industrial welding environments.
At least 3 years of teaching or training experience in vocational, technical, workforce, or trade-related environments.
Current welding certifications such as AWS, NCCER, or equivalent.
Completion of NCCER ICTP Instructor Certification Training Program, or willingness to complete it.
Additional credentials such as CWI, OSHA, or manufacturer certifications.

Responsibilities

Teach theoretical and practical welding using approved curricula and instructional resources, including NCCER Welding, AWS-aligned standards, and Lincoln Electric LEEPS.
Develop and deliver lesson plans, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab activities aligned with curriculum outcomes.
Instruct students in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, oxy-fuel cutting, blueprint reading, fabrication fundamentals, and shop safety.
Assess student progress using quizzes, written exams, weld tests, practical evaluations, and performance-based assessments.
Provide timely feedback, coaching, and mentorship to support skill development and employability readiness.
Manage classroom and welding lab environments to maintain a positive, respectful, and productive learning space.
Enforce safety protocols, PPE standards, equipment procedures, and industry best practices.
Prepare and maintain instructional materials, welding booths, tools, consumables, and equipment for student use.
Oversee Blackboard or other learning systems for attendance, assignments, grading, and communication.
Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and readiness for instruction.
Promote student participation, motivation, accountability, professionalism, attendance, punctuality, and strong work habits.
Identify student challenges and provide individual support to help students progress.
Communicate with students about their progress and expectations.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, certifications, and performance evaluations; submit required reports accurately and on time.
Participate in student progress meetings and retention discussions as needed.
Support compliance with accreditation, state approvals, and internal reporting standards.
Participate in professional development and maintain certifications and current knowledge of welding technology, equipment, and instructional best practices.
Complete required instructor certifications, including NCCER ICTP, and internal development programs.
Collaborate with peers and leadership to improve curriculum, labs, outcomes, and the student experience.
Perform welding demonstrations and actively supervise hands-on labs while following safety and PPE requirements.